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Olympic Games Rugby Sevens – Men - Day 1
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Fiji fans show their support for their country on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Semi Kunatani holds off Fernando Luna during Fiji's Pool A match with Argentina on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
USA's Carlin Isles races in for a try in their win over Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Augustine Pulu scores a try for New Zealand in their Pool C match with Kenya on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Kenya's Dennis Ombachi is tackled by Akira Ioane in their Pool C match with New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
A general view on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's Katsuyuki Sakai scores a try against Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's Lomano Lemeki scores a try in their Pool C match with Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's rugby sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Team GB's James Rodwell races away for one of his two tries in their 21-19 win over Japan on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Kyle Brown scores a try for South Africa in their Pool B win over France on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
USA's Danny Barrett scores a try during their Pool A match with Argentina on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Fiji powerhouse Josua Tuisova leaves Daniel Sancery behind in their Pool A match with Brazil on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Brazil's Daniel Sancery tries to fend off Fiji captain Osea Kolinisau in their Pool A match on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Felipe Claro dives to score the opening try for Brazil in their Pool A match with Fiji on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan players celebrate their 14-12 victory over New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rugby - Olympics: Day 4
Argentina's Matias Moroni celebrates after scoring the last-gasp winning try against the USA on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's players celebrate their historic victory over New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Japan's Teruya Goto dives to score their opening try in a shock 14-12 victory over New Zealand on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Kenya's Billy Odhiambo is tackled by Tom Mitchell in their Pool C match with Great Britain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Mark Robertson is stopped by Oscar Ouma in Great Britain's 31-7 win over Kenya on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Captains Andrew Amonde of Kenya and Great Britain's Tom Mitchell shake hands before their match on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Spain's Angel Lopez is tackled by Tim Agaba in their Pool B match with South Africa on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
France captain Terry Bouhraoua scored a hat-trick of tries and 26 points in total in their 31-14 win over Australia on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
South Africa's Cecil Afrika goes over for a try during their opening Pool B match against Spain on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
Rio 2016: Men's sevens day one
Australia's Jesse Parahi takes on Steeve Barry during their Pool B match with France on day one of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games men's sevens competition at the Deodoro Stadium on 9 August. Photo: Dan Mullan - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images.
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